Προφήτης Ελισσαίος
Προφήτης Ελισσαίος is a church in Athens, Attica. Προφήτης Ελισσαίος is situated nearby to Αρχοντικό Λογοθέτη, as well as near Museum of Modern Greek Culture.- Type: Church
- Denomination: Greek Orthodox
- Also known as: “Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Προφήτη Ελισσαίου”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Parthenon and Hadrian’s Library.
Parthenon
Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. Parthenon is situated 430 metres south of Προφήτης Ελισσαίος.
Hadrian’s Library
Archaeological site
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hadrian's Library is the ruin of a monumental building created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The main entrance to the library was part of the Stoa of Hadrian with columns of Karystian marble and Pentelic capitals. Hadrian’s Library is situated 110 metres east of Προφήτης Ελισσαίος.
Areopagus
Peak
Photo: ajbear, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Areopagus was a principal council of ancient Athens, later serving mainly as a judicial body responsible for cases of homicide, wounding, and certain religious offenses.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monastiraki and Psyri.
Monastiraki
Neighborhood
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Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping.
Psyri
Neighborhood
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Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, Greece, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.
Anafiotika
Neighborhood
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Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies on the northeast side of the Acropolis hill.
Προφήτης Ελισσαίος
- Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Athens, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.9752° or 37° 58′ 31″ northLongitude
23.72529° or 23° 43′ 31″ eastOpen location code
8G95XPGG+34OpenStreetMap ID
way 1553268572OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=greek_orthodox
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